Lost Hope

Chapter 17

Thank you Kkjohnson831 for the quote!

Venus' POV

My nana and I sat on the couch, watching some old movie. She told me that she's staying with a friend for a couple of days and then she goes back home on Friday.

Just when it was starting to get dark, she left. She said that she's going to meet a friend tomorrow and the next day she would take me out somewhere.

After I cleaned up our mess, I made my way upstairs. I laid down on my comfortable bed and thought about the day.

It wasn't that bad. There was no real bullying today, my father has only spoke to me once or twice since I came home, my nana is down for the week, and I haven't seen David anywhere.

I get up and pick my sleep clothes out from my dresser. I then walk across the hall and into the bathroom, to take a relaxing bath.

I start the hot water and pull my phone out. I played some music and took my jeans and shirt off accompanied with my under garments. I slowly stepped into the water and laid my head back.

The calm music and water relaxed me to the point that i fell asleep.

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I open my eyes to see that I'm in a field. Aways off there's a large oak tree. I slowly walk over to it, enjoying the beautiful scenery. The clouds, sun, breeze, they were perfect. When I got to the tree the sunset was amazing. The purples, blues, yellows, and pinks. Were the paint of the sky.

I look at the large oak tree and there were the letters K & R engraved. My parents first letters. K for Kay and R for Ryan. Near the bottom of the trunk was a letter. I picked it up and read each word carefully.

Dear Venus,

I know I haven't treated you the way other parents have and I know that your father hasn't either, but I just want you to know that I'm sorry... I'm sorry for what I put you through. I should've been a good parent. But I wasn't. And I know you'll never forgive me, and you don't have to.

Ever since the day your grandpa died, everything had changed. Not only was I sad and depressed, I was mad at you. And I know that it wasn't really your fault, but I still blamed it on you... I didn't have to blame anyone. And I know that now. So what I'm saying here is that i'm sorry. I can't say the same for your father, but i'm greatly sorry. And i'll keep saying it over and over again. As long as it takes for you to forgive me.

Love,
Mom

A tear slide down my face as I finished reading the letter. The ground started to shake. I quickly got away from the tree and tripped on a root. The ground began to open, swallowing the large oak. Taking the letter I dropped with it.

The ground began to widen. I scrambled to my feet and began to run. No matter how fast I ran, the ground collapsed right behind me and I fell into a pit of darkness.

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I open my eyes and look around the bathroom. I stand up, grab a towel and rap it around myself. I looked at my phone and realize that I've been in the bathtub for an hour. I quickly got dressed and went to my room.

I could hear the T.V. playing and people talking downstairs. Quietly, I close my door and turn my light off. I laid down, turned on my lamp and wrapped myself in my blanket.

The next morning, I woke up to the sound of a large bang. I slowly walked to my door and put my ear against it.

"VENUS!" My dad yelled. He opened the door, causing me to fall. He looked down at me with a puzzled face. "Why are you in the floor? Nevermind that. Just get up, I have someone for you to meet. Get dressed and ready. We'll be downstairs." And with that he closed the door.

I got up and got dressed in a pair of blue jeans and a bark purple longsleeved shirt. I pull on a pair of black combat boots and I pull my hair into a ponytail. I grab my phone and head downstairs.

I see my dad in the living room talking with John. When I enter the room, my dad stands as does John and we head to my dads truck.

Since there's only three seats, I sit in the middle. I tried to keep my distance from my father and John, but the turns were causing me to lean into John. He didn't seem to mind, he just looked out the window.

We stopped infront of a cabin and everyone got out. We walked to the front door and my father knocks a couple of times, until an man, in what looks like his late twenties, opens it.

The man had dark drown hair and greyish eyes. He greeted my father and then John. When he saw me, he smiled. "Hey, Venus. I haven't seen you in years." He moved out of the way and opened the door more, allowing us to walk in.

"Its been a while. She probably doesn't remember you." John said as he sat on the couch. He picked up the remote and changed the channels. My dad follows after, patting the man on the back.

"Its good to see you again, Jacob. I'm glad you moved here." The man looks at my father and nods. I take a step into the living room and sit in a dark brown recliner. Jacob then sits on the love seat across the room.

My dad clears his throat and sits up straighter. "So how's Finn, Jacob?" The man looks away from the game playing on the T.V. and looks at my father.

"Well, Finn's doing good. His leg is better than what it was when you last saw him. FINN!" He yelled. A black and brown Huskey runs in the living room to its master. The cute dog wags its tail and spins.

"Sit, boy" The hyper, ball of fur obeys. Jacob then looks at me and smiles. "You still like dogs, right?" I nod my head. Jacob ruffles Finns head and gently pushes him towards me. "Go get her, Finn."

The cute Huskey walks over to me and I lay my hand out. Finn licks my hand and jumps on the recliner.

"Looks like he likes you." Jacob and John laugh as my father looks me. Finn calms down and sits on the floor by my feet.

My father stands up and looks over at Jacob. "John and I are heading out of town for a few hours. Would you mind if Venus stays here until we get back?"

"Yeah no problem. We need to catch up anyways." Jacob stands and walks to the door as my dad opens it.

"Venus, come here for a second." I get up and step over Finn as I make my way outside. John starts the truck. "Listen here. You can talk to him, but not to much. Not a word about anything that involves your home life. Alright?" I nod my head.

I watch as the truck pulls out if the driveway and drives off.

"Do you like hot chocolate?" Jacob asked as I walk back inside. I nod my head.

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